Western Australia to aid Malaysian development

The Western Australian Cricket Association said Monday it has signed an agreement to develop cricket in Malaysia.

WACA chief executive Graeme Wood signed a four-year memorandum of understanding with the Malaysian Cricket Association in Kuala Lumpur, it said.

The two organisations will share proposals and programmes and cooperate on cricket development.

Wood, a former Test opening batsman, said there was great synergy between the two cricketing organisations.

"Kuala Lumpur has played host to international matches and the inaugural Super 8's tournament, while the recent ICC Under 19 World Cup showcased the nation as a major cricket destination," he said in a statement.

"Both the WACA and the MCA will encourage and promote an exchange of programmes, experiences, information and knowledge in a partnership to improve the game in both regions."

Two of Malaysia's leading players, Banerji Nair and Harris Abu Bakar, went to Perth to train and play early in their careers and both have shown the benefit of their Australian experience in their local competitions.